The Georgia State African American Alumni Club is boarding the Overground RR!!©. Its “Black Economic Empowerment” program celebrates Black History Month with a special presentation of “Get On Board. The Overground RR!!© Is Ready” Attendees will learn about Kitchen Table Affirmative Action. This event is another step in the BRC’s movement to build the economic infrastructure of the Black community, forging new economic relations by connecting consumers with Black businesses, primarily through the churches.

This grand event will take place Thursday, February 22, 2007 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Georgia State University Alumni Hall, Veteran's Memorial Hall.

BRC business members will be vending tables. Already committed are:

• Fantastic Tire & Auto Service, Inc. – Thaddeus White
• The House of Michael Doron – Kim Avery
• D.I.V.A.S – Sherry Slalter
• Simon Signs System – Simon Robinson
• Light House Promotions – Byron Williams
• L & B Tax Services – Yolanda Stewart
• Capitol City Bank & Trust – George Andrews and Janice Colbert
• J & S Uniquely Expressed Catering – Jimmy and Sherri Davis
• A Regal Event – Diane Hanna
• Memorable Moments By Jackie – Jacqueline Dowie

Congratulations go out to The GSU African American Alumni Club for putting on this program. The club serves as a forum for GSU students, alumni, faculty and staff who are African American, as well as of African descent. It promotes a stronger awareness of issues that specifically impact African Americans by offering various community events, social and cultural activities.

This event is free to the public. Please R.S.V.P. to the Alumni Association at 404- 651-2190.

LifeLink of Georgia celebrates Black History Month by sponsoring Recording Artist James Bignon in concert with the Deliverance Mass Choir at Antioch-Lithonia Missionary Baptist Church February 17, 2007 at 7 p.m. Rev. James C. Ward is Pastor of Antioch- Lithonia, located at 2152 Rock Chapel Road, Lithonia.

Bignon has teamed with the BRC to assist its member churches with workshops and choir development. Interested churches should contact Kelli Langley of Langley and Associates at 678-376-8000.

LifeLink of Georgia is an independent, non- profit organ and tissue recovery organization dedicated to serving patients in need of transplant therapy and their families. This organization is one of seven divisions of LifeLink Foundation, located in Tampa, Florida.

BRC member Lighthouse Promotions announces its open house to BRC members and the general public on Saturday, February 10, 2007 from noon until 4 p.m.

Lighthouse Promotions provides creative solutions for companies or individuals who need to promote a product, service, brand or event. Using custom embroidered or screen printed apparel, along with a full line of advertising specialty items, Lighthouse can customize golf shirts, t- shirts, caps, jackets, uniforms, towels, denim, bags, aprons, photographic gifts, executive gifts, mouse pads, cups and mugs.

Lighthouse Promotions began operating in July 2004 as a home-based embroidery and promotional products company. The company is owned by Fayetteville residents Byron and Leontyne Williams. The company is a member of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce.

The showroom and production facilities is located at 116 Bethea Rd, Suite 104 in Fayetteville about one mile north of the Fayette pavilion on Hwy 314 in the Lee Center.

Bernice Smith showcases her products.
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by Bernice E. Smith

You know whenever you find a great restaurant or for us ladies, a great hair salon, you want to recommend it to your family and friends. Your first instinct is to keep it as your best kept secret but then you realize that there are other people that may need the same service as you. A couple of years ago I was looking for some vitamin supplements to take for more energy and for a healthier body. I was introduced to these amazing vitamins by a family member who is also my pastor, Pastor Wanta Ezell of World Covenant Christian Center in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Two years later, I am still taking the vitamin supplements and because the company also has over 400 other products that are non-toxic and non – caustic, I now do my shopping from a different store, mine. I only purchase what I need on a daily basis such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant and do not have to purchase large quantities.

B.E.S.T. Health and Wealth Solutions, a member of the BRC, is a home-based business that I started to refer other people to these great products and to introduce my family and friends to a company that promotes preventive health products to guard against high cholesterol, heart attack, prostate cancer and many more life-threatening diseases. Often times we buy things because of the advertisements and commercials but we really do not read the labels especially on our cleaning products.

Not only do your family and friends need to focus on good health and good products, but so do your pastors, ministers and of course the congregation. Non-profit organizations such as churches, outreach ministries and community organizations are often faced with the task of finding the funds to do what they need to do in their organizations. We offer the opportunity to pastors, ministers, family and friends to change their M.O. (Method of Operating) for the better in 2007.

Change is not change until you change and insanity is described as doing the same thing over and over again and hoping for different results. Let us show you how to get the results you are looking for in 2007. For more information, contact Bernice E. Smith, B.E.S.T. Health and Wealth Solutions at 770-786-4764.

BRC Alliance Girl Scout Troop 9216 invites all BRC members to join in one of the most anticipated events ever; the sale of famous Girl Scout cookies. The group of eager scouts are ready to join the ranks of other troops that have taken on this challenge. The popular cookies include a new product, Little Brownies, a brownie cookie with chocolate chips. Other favorites include the original Trefoils short bread cookie, Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos peanut butter cookies, and Samoas with caramel and coconut.

To place an order or for more information, please call Troop Leader Cynthia Martin at: 678-898-2548

A Regal Event By Especially Yours is hosting the First Annual Dute’s House "Crowns and Kicks Fashion Show and Tea Party" on Sunday, February 18, 2007 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 2745 Mount Zion Road, Suite 105 in Jonesboro. The event will include a special silent auction to benefit the Dute’s House, a retreat home for women with cancer to rest before starting cancer treatment. A $5.00 donation will be accepted at the door.

A Regal Event is a BRC business that specializes in all occasion events including wedding planning, wedding apparel & accessories, bridal and baby showers, parties, fundraiser and silent auctions.

For more information about the many services offered by A Regal Event by Especially Yours, please call owner Diane Hanna at 678 422-4931.

BRC Member Toni M. Driskell was honored as one of this year's Torch of Peace Recipients, chosen annually by leaders of Georgia State who have worked to improve relations between races in the Atlanta community. One faculty member, staff member, undergraduate student, graduate student, alumni and student organization are selected for the award based on recent contributions in promoting improved diversity.

Driskell, co-owner of A Regal Event by Especially Yours, was honored as outstanding alumna, (shown in the photo with author and playwright Pearl Cleage, who was the keynote speaker.) The award was presented at the 24th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation last month as the first event of The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Week.
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Love Life Christian Fellowship Church, under the leadership of Rev. Grace C. Washington, Senior Pastor invites you to discover "What It Really Means To Be One of God's Anointed People" on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month.

Young Adults (Ages: 18-25) are invited to Come One, Come All,...To Experience The Adventure of A Lifetime With The Word of God from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

All men are invited to the SPECIAL MEN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS which is taught by Elder McCleary Williams every 3rd Sunday at 9:30 a.m. We have received rave reviews from those who attended the initial session. Please come and you will be blessed! Visit Love Life online at www.lovelifecfc.org or call the church office at 404-241-1499 for more information.
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St. Mark A.M.E. Church celebrates their Annual Women’s and Men’s Day, Sunday March 10, 2007 during the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Rev. Larry Hudson is pastor and the church is located at 3605 Campbellton Road in Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-349-6800.
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The Light of the World International Ministries, a Full Gospel, Bible Based- Christian Ministry, under the leadership of Apostles Dr. Ray and Katrina Hawkins would like to invite you and your family to our 10th Pastors and Church Anniversary. We will be celebrating each Sunday in February 2007 with guest speakers.

• February 11, 2007, Prophetess Mary J. Ogenaarekhua, author of Unveiling God- Mother, 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• February 18, 2007, Apostle Angelo Hollis, Senior Pastor, Hearing the Voice of God Ministries, Birmingham, Alabama, 4:00 p.m.
• February 25, 2007, Pastor LaMar Williams, Senior Pastor, Eternity Christian Church, Stone Mountain, 4:00 p.m.

Valentine's Day is on Wednesday, February 14. It is the traditional day on which lovers, family members, and friends express their love for each other; sending Valentine cards, candy, or donations to charities. The Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card- sending holiday of the year behind Christmas.

The BRC has a diverse group of members who can help make your Valentine's Day special. J&S Uniquely Expressed custom designs each individual gift basket with your specific theme in mind. No two gift baskets are the same, unless requested. Only the finest, high quality products are used in our gift basket designs. BRC members receive special discounts for all baskets for this Valentine's Day. Enjoy exclusive candies from Harry and David, Godiva and exclusive bath and perfume accessories from Bath and Body Works and Victoria Secrets. Call 678.596.7407 today and beat the Valentine's rush.

You can get special, personalized Valentine's Day cards from Toucharose by calling Rose Mincey at 678-642-9209. Our newest member, Willis Flowers and Memoirs in College Park, joins our many florist to offer a wide array of floral arrangements, including roses, silk flowers, plants, specialized balloon creations and more to satisfy your romantic needs. Call 770-991-6460 today to order in time for that special delivery.

Consult any of our members who offer baskets, cards, flowers, massages, spa packages and more . . .

• Bussey Florist, James & Alice Bussey, 404-659-2968
• Tre' Nita's, Nathaniel Zeigler, The Mall West End, 404-758-2200
• Burks Jewelers, Inc.,Douglas J. Burks, Sr., 404-622-6090
• Calming Trends Inc., 404-572-9502
• Enpointe' Spa & Salon, Frankie Williams, 404-288-7733
• Spa L, Venus El-Fa'tial, 404-321-3228
• Memorable Moments by Jackie, 770-843-6423